Family to Family Network April Special Ed Conference

Peggy Halliday discusses a variety of topics related to autism spectrum disorders, such as what skills should be taught to children using aba or behavioral interventions

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The Family to Family Network will be presenting their Success for Children with Disabilities Conference on April 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Houston Baptist University. The conference will include a resource fair and will focus on AT, behavior, communication, and other disability issues. The conference includes three breakout sessions during the day, the first from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m., the second from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m., and the third from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. The resource fair will be open from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

Pre-registration is currently open and will remain open until March 30.

The conference is $15 for people with disabilities, $25 for family members, and $50 for professionals. Social Workers may apply to receive 3 CEU hours. For those with limited funds, some stipends are available for those who meet the criteria; however, for those who apply for and receive a stipend, lack of attendance will result in being charged for the conference.

The first session (9:15 to 10: 15 a.m.) includes presentations on

Being the Other One: Growing Up with Sibling

Guardianship, Alternatives & Trusts

Inappropriate Behavior: Disability or Kid

New Personalized Child Psychiatry Diagnostic & Treatment

Post Secondary Goals & Transition Assessments

Puberty & Sexuality Instruction for Students with Developmental Disabilities

Self Regulation vs Self Control

Sensory Smart Strategies for Classroom & Home

What is PASRR & How Can It Help a Person at Risk Special Education Advocacy

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Katherine Sanger was a Jersey Girl before getting smart and moving to Texas. She's been published in various e-zines and print, including Baen's Universe, Black Petals, Star*Line, Anotherealm, Lost in the Dark, Bewildering Stories, Aphelion, and RevolutionSF, and edited From the Asylum, an e-zine of fiction and poetry. She writes for Demand Media, Examiner, and other non-fiction websites about various topics, including children, health, and education. She can be reached at kscsanger@yahoo.com.

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